Random Alan

Some of you may think I’m a little obsessed with technology, and you’ll be right to think that – because I am! This post is about the new Iphone – yes… another Apple product I know. It’s no surprise, though, because their technology is just light years ahead of the rest.

I picked up an Iphone 4g the other day for free off one of my techie friends (always good to have a few contacts!), and spend the best part of 6 hours fiddling around and accommodating myself to the new features.

Video calling – something that’s been missing from Iphones, has finally arrived. And it’s arrived with a bang – one that should be loud enough to ‘out’ any Iphone killers approaching the market.

The interface is the same as it’s always been, the ideas are the same, the app store is the same (but with more apps, of course). Essentially, this is an Iphone, but with the extra bits – a bit like a cake, but with icing and sprinkles to add a fancy touch.

To be honest, and sorry if I sound cynical, but I’ve been using my other phone to make calls and text my friends… and I’ve been using my Iphone 4g for all other things, such as browsing the net, playing games, etc.

I just don’t get along with some of the features on the Iphone 4g and I think they’ve got a little bit further to go until they really crack it.

Don’t get me wrong, they’re not far off – the Iphone 4g is better than anything else out there (on the whole), but some other phones… from the likes of HTC, for example, do have some more useful and better thought out features.

I guess it’s down to personal taste really, but if you’re a fan of Apple’s previous masterpieces, you’ll be a fan of the Iphone 4g… guaranteed.